Seventeenth Century Life in the Country Parish
With Special Reference to Local Government

Originally published in 1919, this book shows how the ordinary business of local government was maintained during the seventeenth century.

Eleanor Trotter (Author)

9781107688896, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 April 2014

260 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.34 kg

Originally published in 1919, this book constitutes an attempt to show how the ordinary business of local government was maintained during the seventeenth century, taking into account the social and political upheaval created by the Civil War and its aftermath. Although it focuses mainly on the North Riding of Yorkshire, the observations made in the text are presented as broadly reflective of circumstances in other areas of the country. A bibliography and map of the North Riding region are also included, together with extensive notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of local government, British history and early modern history.

Introduction
1. The parish, the unit of local government
Appendix A. A journey of a lame soldier with his certificate from London to Yorkshire
2. The churchwardens
Appendix B. Cost of re-casting the great bell at Houghton-le-Spring
3. The Anglican priest and the church
4. The overseers of the poor
Appendix C. Indenture of an apprentice
5. The petty constable
Appendix D. Precautions taken by the Justices to prevent the spreading of infection of the plague
6. The repair of highways and bridges. The work of the surveyor
7. The labourers and apprentices
Appendix E. Table of wages paid in 1658
Appendix F. My Lord Finch's custom for (sheep) clipping
8. The rogues and vagabonds
9. The social life of the village community
Appendix G. Compensation for loss by fire. Briefs
10. The justice of the peace
Appendix H. Charge to the high constables at Thirsk 1608
Appendix I. Letter from Mr Will. Aldbrough to Sir Timothy Hutton regarding the dearth of corn in 1623
Appendix J. Note regarding the order of the Privy council about alehouses
Appendix K. Agreement of Justices
Appendix L. The engagement
Appendix M. The oath of abjuration
Appendix N. The oath administered to a Justice of the Peace
Preface to bibliography
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]